2009 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Announced
The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has announced the winners of its 2009 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming. Presented annually, the awards recognize the high standards of achievement set by the metalforming industry in the areas of design, safety, training and education, process control, quality, productivity and product development.
Winners are honored with a special plaque, commemorative flag and a cash prize.
PMA applauds the achievements of this year’s winners, who have dedicated themselves to continuous improvement of their products and services.
Read the MetalForming magazine article to learn more about the achievements of the 2009 winners.
| Award | Winning Companies | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Higgins-Caditz Design Award | Zierick Manufacturing Corp. » Press Release |
Mount Kisco, NY |
| Pitcher Insurance Agency Safety Award |
Trans-Matic Manufacturing Co. » Press Release |
Holland, MI |
| Link Systems Process Control Award |
Pridgeon & Clay, Inc. » Press Release |
Grand Rapids, MI |
| A.R. Hedberg Training and Education Award |
The Minster Machine Co. |
Minster, OH |
| Parkview Metal Products Excellence in Quality Assurance Award |
Pridgeon & Clay, Inc. » Press Release |
Grand Rapids, MI |
| Zierick Manufacturing Corporation Productivity Award |
ART Technologies » Press Release |
Hamilton, OH |
| Ulbrich Award for Competitive Excellence in Product Development |
Radar Industries » Press Release |
Warren, MI |
| Clips & Clamps Industries Educational Institution Award |
William D. Ford Career-Technical Center » Press Release |
Westland, MI |
Information about each award-winning entry is available at the Press Room.
Benefits of Entering
PRIDE: Instill a sense of accomplishment in your employees. Create awareness for the valuable contributions they make to your products and services. Watch their competitive spirit soar!
PROFESSIONALISM: Winning an award is a great way to recognize individual effort and motivate others to adopt a winning attitude.
PRESTIGE: Distinguish yourself from the competition! Be perceived as an industry leader by your customers, earning their respect and admiration for accomplishments that improve your business and theirs.
PUBLICITY: Award recipients will be featured prominently in MetalForming magazine reaching more than 60,000 readers, PMA's member newsletter (Update) and other metalworking and customer-related publications.
PRIZES: Win a cash prize of $1,500. Use your winnings to reward your employees for a job well done or contribute to a worthy cause. Winners receive a plaque commemorating their achievement at a special Awards Ceremony held at PMA’s Tech Conference.
You'll benefit from:
- your company being featured in the awards promotional display at the PMA’s Tech Conference and Annual Meeting.
- prominent coverage in MetalForming magazine reaching more than 60,000 readers in the metalforming industry.
- customized press releases to your key customers, suppliers and metalworking markets.
- key presence on PMA's website, visited by 75,000 people per month.
- induction into the prestigious winners circle included in the next Awards of Excellence brochure.